Program: Combined · Public housing units: 576 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,756 · Households served: 2,258 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 11
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V manages 576 public housing units and administers 1,756 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,258 households. The authority maintains a high occupancy rate of 97%, indicating strong demand for its services. It operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher options to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V ranks fifth in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 14 authorities in Mississippi. This places it among the larger providers of housing assistance in the state. With a significant portfolio of both public housing units and vouchers, it plays a crucial role in supporting low-income families and individuals in Newton County and beyond.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $850 to $1,240, with an average of $930. This is slightly below the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39323 at $1,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39092 at $850.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39057 | $820 | $830 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,280 |
| 39092 | $750 | $750 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,190 |
| 39323 | $1,150 | $1,170 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $1,790 |
| 39325 | $950 | $970 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,450 |
| 39327 | $810 | $820 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,260 |
| 39330 | $820 | $890 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,290 |
| 39332 | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,560 |
| 39336 | $760 | $770 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,190 |
| 39337 | $880 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,370 |
| 39345 | $760 | $770 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,190 |
| 39365 | $760 | $800 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,230 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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